Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty, but from the strength of an ox come abundant harvests.
Will you rely on it for its great strength? Will you leave your heavy work to it?
our oxen will draw heavy loads. There will be no breaching of walls, no going into captivity, no cry of distress in our streets.
An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.
A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
An honest witness does not deceive, but a false witness pours out lies.
“I gave you empty stomachs in every city and lack of bread in every town, yet you have not returned to me,” declares the Lord.